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women stitched into forest like stars into night she makes pinholes in cloth they follow light sewn sturdy
- Lizz Murphy, 2018
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SPRING 2024
SYDNEY CRAFT WEEK : patch fix darn mend : visible mending workshops SUNDAY 13th October
(i) make a scissor case or snips pouch
Make a neat little upcycled pouch for a pair of snips or embroidery scissors with Michele Elliot at her studio in Port Kembla. Using fabric scraps, Michele will work with you to assemble and stitch your own unique pouch with remnant cloth and very simple embroidery methods
10.30am - 12.30pm $80.00 ... info and booking here for scissors case/snips pouch
(ii) visible mending
Learn how to breathe new life into your much loved and worn garments with visible mending.
Join me in my studio in Port Kembla and learn joyful ways to repair your clothing. Using hand stitching and easy embroidery with colourful yarns, I’ll guide you in simple techniques to patch and darn holes and tears in clothing.
The practice of mending is a practice of care. By mending your clothes, it reduces textile waste and keeps them out of landfill. Caring for our world, one stitch at a time.
Bring a garment to mend (eg a shirt, socks, jumper etc).
All other materials provided.
1.30 - 3.30pm $70.00 ... info and booking here for visible mending _____________________________________________________________________
Weekend workshop at Liz Jeneid's studio, Mt Kembla - Sat 21 Sun 22nd fragments and thread
Fabric and clothing hold memories. The weaver, the maker and the wearer all leave their imprint; worn out and much-loved clothes equally so. Join artist Michele Elliot in a contemplative textile workshop focused on embroidery, slow stitch and cloth collage. Using with recycled materials, Michele will guide you through a simple design process, teach you some basic hand-stitch techniques and work with you to create a unique cloth artwork imbued with your particular story.
Take some time out to learn a new skill, reconnect with your practice through experimentation or begin a new project. Numbers are limited to allow plenty of opportunity for individual attention and needs, as well as ongoing conversations over the two days.
Please note that this workshop is suitable for all levels, beginners and experienced alike. The workshop processes are open and experimental.
A basic kit of embroidery threads and needles will be available if you don’t have your own sewing kit.
PLEASE CONTACT LIZ for registration: ejeneid@ozemail.com.au or contact me regarding the workshop itself.
Fee: $300
October, 2023
Introduction to Shibori and Indigo Dyeing : Sunday 15th October, 2023 Clifton School of Arts
This is a hands-on workshop and introduction to Shibori, the Japanese art of resist-dyeing. Shibori means to bind, wring or squeeze. It encompasses a wide range of resist-dyeing techniques for embellishing cloth, which have been used in Japan from as early as the 8th century. It is a magical process and produces exquisite soft edged patterns. You will learn a range of simple techniques that include folding, pleating, binding and stitching.
I'll guide you through a selection of methods to create Shibori patterns. We will make a range of sample squares, and then a scarf, tea-towel or tote bag, after which you will transform your pieces with the magic of indigo.
All materials will be provided for you.
Fee: $190 (earlybird) $220
Registration and payment details will be given shortly.
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March
fragments and thread : a slow stitch workshop in Coledale NSW In this workshop, I will introduce you to the meditative craft of slow stitching. It truly is my favourite workshop to teach, and one I've been offering for over five years. Using hand embroidery, you will learn simple patterns and easy applique techniques to create two stitched pieces over the day.
Research has shown there are positive effects on your well-being in taking up creative activities and hand stitching is an easy one to learn. It can help you to switch off after a stressful day or ease anxiety in its rhythmic action.
The workshop is relaxed and you can work at your own pace. It is suitable for all levels and no sewing experience is necessary.
Please note that numbers are limited to allow plenty of opportunity for individual attention and needs.
Where: Coledale Community Hall, 745 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Coledale, NSW 2515 When: Sunday 12th March, 10.00 am - 4.00 pm Fee: $ 100 | Earlybird $ 120 | General
For details and registration, please click here.
photo: this work we do, 2020 (cotton, silk, linen, wool, botanical dyes, cotton thread; 110x65 cm)
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And hello Perth and Fremantle! Leith Maddock and I have been planning this day for several years so it is fantastic to be able to give you the details.
Shroud Making : a day of cloth and conversation in Fremantle, WA Join Leith and myself for a contemplative workshop that explores the tradition of shroud-making and opens up conversations around death and dying.
Shrouds have played an important role in caring for the deceased for a very long time. The washing and wrapping of the body is often the last act of care given to a person before they are farewelled.
The day will consist of supported discussion and reflection around end-of-life care, give attention to grief, to celebration and to ‘going-away’ outfits. Working with natural materials, we will guide you through the planning and design of a simple shroud and provide hands-on sewing instruction, embellishments, embroidery and practical tips. Whether you wish to make your own shroud or one for a particular person, this workshop will support you to create a bespoke cloth with intention and care.
Where: Stackwood, 10 Stack Street, Fremantle, WA 6160 When: Friday 31st March, 9.30 am - 4.00 pm Fee: $ 100 | Earlybird $ 120 | General For details and registration, please click here.
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Unfortunately all face to face workshops have been cancelled for the remainder of 2021, due to Covid-19. I hope to offer these opportunities again in 2022. Please stay tuned for information on these in the New Year.________________________________________________ Online classes : October 2021Makeshift: Soothing Stitching + TextilesA four week course with Michele Elliot
The practice of EMBROIDERY and hand stitching have a long and rich history and for a while now, have experienced a resurgence in contemporary textiles and craft. Most recently during this time of Covid, sewing projects have burst forth as the whole world slowed and people looked to engage heart and mind.
Thursday 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th October - 6.00-8.00 pm. For more information and bookings, please click here.
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September: a week of Soft Drawing at Fibre Arts Australia, Ballarat, Victoria 'Fibre Arts Australia has hosted workshops and Fibre Arts events across Australia and New Zealand for over 25 years. A Fibre Arts event is the perfect place for you to indulge your creative passions, work intensely and revel among the tribe of like-minded people.'
I've been invited to teach a week long intensive at Fibre Arts Australia's Spring event in Victoria, and will be focusing on one of my favourites ... Soft Drawing: Cloth and Thread. A whole week to draw, experiment, think and make. You can give your work undivided attention and allow creative ideas to unfold.
For more information and bookings, please visit Fibre Arts Australia's September event on the link here. Fibre Arts workshop week : 19 - 25 September 2021
_____________________________________________________ Change of dates: A Weekend of Natural Dyeing and Kantha Quilting/Hand Stitching in Canberra Join natural dyeing teacher, passionate gardener and sustainable textiles advocate, Samorn Sanixay and myself for an immersive weekend of textiles. Samorn has extensive knowledge and expertise on working with local botanical materials and kitchen scraps. Her workshops are a lot of fun and very hands on. We will also use the dyed pieces to make into a hand-stitched quilt.
Dates: Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th August at Strathnairn Art Centre You can register for the weekend or for one day. Visit Samorn's website for more information and bookings. ____________________________________________________
Sat 24 April: Shroud Making Day at Port Kembla Community Centre
Join me for a day of sewing, planning and discussion about shroud-making. We’ll work through making a simple shroud, and plan ways to tailor it to your own design, incorporate particular fabric and add embellishments and embroidery. Whether you wish to make one for yourself or for someone you care about, the workshop will give you the basics to get started.
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A Month of Wednesdays in May: Embroidery classes with Makeshift's Press Play Join me for an online zoom course that is part of Makeshift's creativity and well-being program. Switch off and sit down with me to learn some simple embroidery stitches, a little bit of design and some help with planning your own stitching project. Even though its online, we are keeping this cosy and small.
Wednesday 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th May 6.30 - 8.30pm Bookings and details here at Makeshift
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Kiama Art Workshops : Stitched Shibori Come along and try out some stitched shibori techniques and indigo dyeing. You can then make your own silk scarf using the methods learned.
Saturday 22nd May - bookings at Kiama Art Workshops. All materials will be provided for this workshop.
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Kiama Art Workshops: shibori fold pleat, wrap, bind Sat 21 November 2020 |
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fragments and thread weekend workshop The Embroiderers Guild of NSW, Sat 16th Sun 17th January, 2020 |
fragments and thread, Kiama NSW, July 2020
At last! Join me for a weekend workshop of experimentation and hand stitching in conjunction with Kiama Art Workshops
fragments and thread is a two-day workshop in experimental textiles and ‘slow stitching’. Using simple hand-stitch and recycled fabrics, I will guide you through a series of exercises incorporating basic drawing, collage and composition. From here we will produce a series of small fabric works and samples using some simple hand sewing techniques, including kantha stitch. This is a straight running stitch and very easy to learn. It originates in Bengal, India and is traditionally used for embroidery and quilting. Kantha is similar to sashiko (Japan) and has become part of the language of contemporary textiles and 'slow' stitching. Take some time out to learn a new skill, reconnect with your practice through experimentation or begin a new project. Numbers are limited to allow plenty of opportunity for individual attention and needs, as well as ongoing conversations over the two days. Please note that this workshop is suitable for all levels, beginners and experienced alike. The workshop processes are open and experimental.
Date: Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th July Location: Kiama, NSW Cost: $280.00
For all enquiries, registration and further details, please contact Rhonda Murray at Kiama Art Workshops ... t: 0438 359 595 |
Shibori and Indigo Dyeing Workshops, Nov 2019
I'll be heading over to WA in November to run a Shibori and Indigo dyeing workshop. Its an practical hands-on one-day session. You will be introduced to Shibori, the Japanese art of resist-dyeing. It is a magical process and produces exquisite soft edged patterns. You will learn a range of simple techniques that include folding, pleating, binding and stitching. I will guide you through using these methods to make sample squares and a tea-towel in the morning session. After lunch we will work on with stitched patterning to create a beautiful blue Shibori scarf. All materials and an indigo vat will be provided for this workshop, including a silk scarf. DATE: SATURDAY 2nd November 9.30 – 5.00pm COST: $180 VENUE: Leederville
Please contact Michele for any queries, or for registration and payment details - info@micheleelliot.com |
Soft Drawing and Shibori workshops, Nov 2018Clifton School of Arts, Scarborough : 2nd - 4th November Two workshops over three days
Fri 2nd: Shibori and bundle dyeing
Begin the day with bundle dyeing using natural materials. It is a simple and rewarding technique, and incorporates organic materials, flowers, fruit, leaves and more. The remainder will be spent on Shibori, the Japanese art of resist-dyeing. It is a magical process and produces exquisite soft edged patterns. Learn a range of techniques that include folding, pleating, knotting, binding and stitching.
Sat 3rd & Sun 4th: Soft Drawing - cloth and thread
Working with thread, stitch and upcycled materials to approach ‘soft’ drawing, this two-day workshop will focus on basic hand stitching and assemblage techniques. Beginning with simple design and drawing exercises, we will plot out ideas and beginnings for your project. Then we will shift away from traditional drawing to explore experimental ways to make marks and construct shapes with cloth and thread. Take some time out to learn a new skill, reconnect with your practice through experimentation or begin a new project. These workshops have limited numbers that allow plenty of opportunity for individual attention and ongoing conversations over the two days. The beautiful Clifton School of Arts provides a perfect space for making work, exchanging ideas and relaxed conversation. Please note that this workshop is suitable for all levels, beginners and experienced alike. The workshop processes are open and experimental, with a focus on looseness and imperfections through the hand-made, rather than precision and refinement. It is also a two day course.
Venue: Clifton School of Arts, 338 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Clifton 2515
The workshops are planned so that you might just attend one day for the Shibori and dyeing on Fri 2nd), or for the weekend of Soft Drawing (Sat 3rd Sun 4th) or take all three days for your creative practice.
For cost, registration and enquiries, please contact Michele on 0414 494 559 or info@micheleelliot.com A materials list will be sent once your place is confirmed. You can also download the flyer here Soft Drawing and Shibori
image: artist's shibori samples; spring collection, 2017-18 (detail), gifted clothing, cotton thread, mapping pins |
Creative Mending with Wild Rumpus, April 2018
Some of my favourite classes are right here in our community with the fabulous Wild Rumpus folk. I'm teaching a Saturday morning session on visible mending, so come along with your loved and holey clothes. We will embellish them with stitches and patches and care. Its easy and fun. Here's the link for more info, and while you're there take a look at what else is happening at Wild Rumpus!
Sat 7th April 10.00 am - 12.00 pm Austinmer Scout Hall |
Soft Drawing : Cloth and Thread, March 2018
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Clifton School of Arts, Scarborough : Sat 24th and Sun 25th March
It is a little more experimental than Fragments, and brings in some fun drawing. Beginners ... don't worry when I say 'drawing' ... its just a way to get some basic shapes going. For those who have an art or textile practice, this can open up ways to work through that dreaded mental block or give you some playful time without any pressure on outcomes.
Dates: Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th March (10.00 am - 4.30 pm) Venue: Clifton School of Arts, 338 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Clifton 2515
For registration and enquiries, please contact Michele on 0414 494 559 or info@micheleelliot.com
You can download the flyer here:
image: Sharon Crumblin, artwork details, 2017 at NAS Winter School
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Stitching workshops for Wild Rumpus, Sept 2017 Saturday 2nd Sept : Embroidery basicsSaturday 16th Sept : Kantha slow stitchWild Rumpus, based in the Illawarra, have a fantastic range of skill sharing classes. I really enjoy being part of their program to bring new experiences to the community and sharing my love of slow stitch, embroidery and textiles. It is a wonderful way to spend an afternoon. I also recommend browsing through their classes on offer. There's a lot to learn and a lot of fun to be had.
Click here for details and bookings: Saturday 2nd September Embroidery basics Saturday 16th September Kantha slow stitch
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Workshops in Western Australia, June 2017 fragments and thread
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Leederville: Sat 10th and Sun 11th June Fremantle: Sat 17th and Sun 18th June
Fragments and Thread is a two-day workshop in experimental textiles and ‘slow stitching’. Using simple hand-stitch and recycled fabrics, I will guide you through a series of exercises incorporating basic drawing and composition along with the Bengali technique of kantha to produce a series of small fabric works and samples (kantha – a straight running stitch - is a traditional technique used for embroidery and quilting).
Take some time out to learn a new skill, reconnect with your practice through experimentation or begin a new project. Numbers are limited to allow plenty of time for individual needs and personalised attention, as well as ongoing conversations over the two days.
These workshops provides a quiet space for making work and exchanging ideas.
You can download the flyers here:
Leederville workshop flyer : June 2017
Fremantle workshop flyer : June 2017
info@micheleelliot.com
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Kantha stitch workshop, Austinmer, May 17
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I'm really pleased to be running this lovely afternoon slow stitch sampler so close to home. It is part of Wild Rumpus' fantastic Skill Sharing program. A great way to get a feel for this simple stitch technique.
Saturday 13th May : Austinmer Scout Hall 12-3pm Here's the link and all the information for you. Wild Rumpus Kantha Stitch workshop
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Bowral workshop: fragments and thread, May |
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Bowral and Districts Art Society, 1 Short Street, Bowral Sat 6th and Sun 7th May 9.00 am - 4.00 pm
Fragments and Thread is a two-day workshop in experimental textiles and ‘slow stitching’. Using simple hand-stitch and recycled fabrics, artist Michele Elliot will guide you through a series of exercises incorporating basic drawing and composition along with the Bengali technique of kantha to produce a series of small fabric works and samples (kantha – a straight running stitch - is a traditional technique used for embroidery and quilting). Take some time out to learn a new skill, reconnect with your practice through experimentation or begin a new project. Numbers are limited to allow plenty of time for individual needs and personalised attention, as well as ongoing conversations over the two days. The BDAS workshop provides a quiet space for making work and exchanging ideas.
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Fragments and thread : a textile workshop, May |
